Serving 595 students in grades 6-8, Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virgin Islands for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Virgin Islands state average of 89%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Virgin Islands state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virgin Islands state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 595 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VI
- Math Proficiency: 92% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virgin Islands for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School's student population of 595 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
595 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
1977
School Rankings
Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 25 schools in Virgin Islands (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8 out of 25 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)92%
89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)84%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
89%
76%
White
n/a
1%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
1%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School's ranking?
Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School is ranked #8 out of 25 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virgin Islands.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 89% VI state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% VI state average).
How many students attend Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School?
595 students attend Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School?
Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School offer ?
Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School part of?
Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School is part of Saint Thomas - Saint John School District.
In what neighborhood is Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School located?
Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School is located in the Bovoni neighborhood of St Thomas, VI.
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